Gema USA Inc., A Graco Inc. Company, announces that Mike Thies celebrated 35 years of service with the company.
Mike is the Director of Engineering and Sales for Gema and responsible for managing the sales and engineering teams for the powder coating business covering the United States and Canada. Mike is a graduate of ITT Technical Institute, with a degree in Electrical Technology. Entering the finishing industry in 1986, Mike started his career at Gema as an electrical assembler, then moving throughout the company in a variety of positions including field service, engineering and sales.
Throughout his career, Mike has been an active participant within the powder coating industry. As a published author and speaker about powder coating Mike actively presents at technical conferences. Mike is an active contributor within several organizations including the Gema representative on the National Fire Protection Association Chapter 33 committee, Powder Coating Institute technical committee, ASTM, and the pipe coating association, NAPCA. Mike’s engineering abilities has been rewarded with several US patents. Congratulations to Mike Thies on 35 years of service at Gema.
Gema, a Graco Inc. company, is the global leader in powder coating technology. From manual units to fully automated systems, Gema offers solutions to satisfy customers in a wide variety of end markets. Gema has worldwide headquarters in St. Gallen, Switzerland and a broad worldwide distribution network. Gema operates its North American Headquarters from Indianapolis, Indiana. For additional information call (800) 628-0601 or visit www.gemapowdercoating.com.
